Definition of clitoris Clitoris
/klajtɔˈɹɪs/ - [klaytoris] - clit•o•ris
We found 7 definitions of clitoris from 7 different sources.
What does clitoris mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: clitorises |
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| clitoris - a female sexual organ homologous to the penis | ||
| clit, button | ||
| erectile organ an organ containing erectile tissue | ||
| vulva external parts of the female genitalia | ||
| glans clitoridis small mass of erectile tissue at the end of the body of the clitoris | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- clitoris (n.)
A small organ at the upper part of the vulva, homologous to the penis in the male.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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clitoris
A female sexual organ homologous to the penis, located at the upped side of the vulva, between the labia majora.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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clitoris
klī′tō-ris, n. a homologue of the penis present, as a rudimentary organ, in the female of many higher vertebrates.—ns. Clī′torism; Clitorī′tis. [Gr.]
Wikipedia 
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The clitoris is a female genital organ that includes erectile tissue, glands, muscles and ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Although the parts are placed differently, the clitoris is matching to the male penis. The clitoris functions solely to cause sexual pleasure and create orgasms.
During sexual arousal, the clitoris grows as its erectile tissue fills with blood until orgasm happens. Most of the clitoris is hidden inside the body: only a small portion can be seen from the outside. Including outside and inside parts, the clitoris is similar in size to the penis. The clitoris and penis grow out of the same kind of tissue and share many similar parts.
Visible parts of the clitoris.
The parts of the clitoris which can be seen from the outside stretch from the "clitoral junction", the point where the outer lips meet at the base of the pubic mound, to the "fork", where the lower edges of the inner lips meet below the vaginal opening. The outside parts include
Part of speech
🔤- clitoris, noun, singular of clitorises / clitorides.
